ND 246 and ND 301 ... New Parental Inbreds For Early Corn Hybrids

ND246 and ND301 are yellow dent corn (Zea mays L.) inbred lines developed in the corn breeding research program at the Agricultural Experiment Station, North Dakota State University. These lines were evaluated for yield and agronomic performance and in several hybrid combinations. ND246 is an AES200 maturity inbred released for its potential use to produce early maturing hybrids with good yields, low ear moisture at harvest, and high test weights. ND246 also appears to contribute good stalk and root lodging resistance to hybrids. ND301 is an early AES300 maturity inbred which has demonstrated high yield potential in several hybrid combinations. This inbred appears to produce hybrids with acceptable lodging resistance, good test weights, and acceptable ear moisture at harvest